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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Mushroom cultivation on agricultural wastes for environmental sustainability and food security
Authors
Jaya Pawar, Umesh Kakde
Abstract
India with its varied agro climatic zones is amenable to grow a wide variety of food crops and horticultural products. Due to extensive agricultural practices, lignocellulosic wastes are abundant in India. The role of fungi is significant in recycling of this organic waste and in releasing nutrients in the soil. The property of edible mushroom fungi to convert complex organic compounds into simpler ones is used to transform the useless agricultural waste into valuable product. It is also an environmental friendly method to reduce the nutrient level of agricultural wastes as acceptable range and to be used as manure. A blend of agricultural wastes gives high yield of mushroom in a cost effective manner. Farming of edible fungi on agricultural waste could aid in improving the socio-economic status of large percentage of populations especially in rural areas. Diversification in any farming system imparts sustainability. Mushrooms are one such component which not only impart diversification but also help in addressing the problems of quality food, health and environmental related issues. Production of edible mushrooms represents exclusive utilization of microbial technology for bioconversion of the agricultural wastes into nutritious food (mushrooms). In order to promote this idea and establish mushroom production practices on agricultural wastes, there is a need to develop an infrastructure for the production of mushroom inoculums and train people in mushroom cultivation. These horticulture ventures have a promising scope to reduce environmental pollution caused by these wastes and also meet the food shortages, without undue pressure on land. This article focuses on utilising agricultural residues or waste for the cultivation of mushroom for food security as well as environmental sustainability. The main objective of this paper is to boost the mushroom industry and rural economy and to provide useful technical knowledge regarding important mushrooms species that grow on agro-wastes.
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Pages:279-282
How to cite this article:
Jaya Pawar, Umesh Kakde "Mushroom cultivation on agricultural wastes for environmental sustainability and food security ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 279-282
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